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Proposed EPA rule change would further limit allowable airborne particulate matter

Studies show a more aggressive restriction would save thousands of lives.
by Joshua Rosenberg January 6, 2023 Updated November 14, 2023

Officials, residents voice opposition to company’s plans to pump carbon dioxide under Lake Maurepas

Fears the lake would be permanently damaged by the project drove the conversation.
by Joshua Rosenberg December 22, 2022 Updated November 14, 2023

‘Misleading’ health data hid higher rates of asthma-related ER visits in St. John Parish, state cites error

The Louisiana Department of Health acknowledged the error and said it is working to correct the problem.
by Joshua Rosenberg November 19, 2022 Updated November 14, 2023

Fishermen, shrimpers stage boat convoy to protest methane refinery buildout in Lake Charles area

Construction of LNG export terminals threatens the fishermen's livelihoods, they said.
by Joshua Rosenberg November 4, 2022 Updated November 14, 2023

Top 10 greenhouse gas emitters in Louisiana have paid more than $200 million in local tax revenue due to state-level reforms, data shows

Revenue from those companies represents more than a quarter of the total increase post-reforms.
by Joshua Rosenberg October 25, 2022 Updated November 14, 2023

Unintended consequences: Louisiana project highlights unknowns around carbon capture

A Louisiana power company wants to capture its climate emissions, raising concerns about impacts on the state’s water supplies.
by Sara Sneath October 15, 2022 Updated November 14, 2023

Army Corps questions cumulative environmental and health impact of Greenfield’s proposed grain elevator project in letter rejecting “cultural resources survey”

The letter also addresses a failure to properly survey a potential prehistoric site.
by Joshua Rosenberg October 11, 2022 Updated November 14, 2023

‘Blue hydrogen’ project threatens fragile, valuable ecosystem of Lake Maurepas, residents fear

Carbon below, wellheads above the lake’s surface raise concerns about the project.
by Joshua Rosenberg October 3, 2022 Updated November 14, 2023

Grain elevator tax deal could cost St. John Parish more than $200 million over 30 years, analysis finds

Greenfield Louisiana inked a deal that allows it to pay a flat fee in lieu of taxes for decades.
by Joshua Rosenberg August 10, 2022 Updated November 14, 2023

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